Marks And Spencer Simply Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Chorley
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 1 Market Walk Extension, Union Street, Chorley, PR7 1FD
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Marks And Spencer Simply Foods among the 754 places in Chorley holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 754 | 87% | ← Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Marks And Spencer Simply Foods none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Marks And Spencer Simply Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calico Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Caffe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Chorley Health Foods Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2022 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2013 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Booths Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Blossom And Bloom Sweets And Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
Questions about Marks And Spencer Simply Foods
What is Marks And Spencer Simply Foods's food hygiene rating?
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 16 December 2019.
Is Marks And Spencer Simply Foods safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks And Spencer Simply Foods last inspected?
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods was last inspected on 16 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marks And Spencer Simply Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marks And Spencer Simply Foods compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Marks And Spencer Simply Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Marks And Spencer Simply Foods and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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